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Beat the Blerch

Carnation, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Beat the Blerch : Event details

Beat the Blerch is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event was created by The Oatmeal and is inspired by a comic about running. Distances offered:

  • 5K : $40
  • 10K : $60
  • Half Marathon : $85, open to ages 12+
  • Marathon : $120, open to ages 16+, 100 spots left

Registration opens January 20, 2026.

Course and location

The race begins at King County's Tolt-MacDonald Park, 31020 NE 40th St, Carnation, WA 98014. The course is described as flat and out-and-back, running through evergreen, mossy forests along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Near the starting area are strawberry farms and pumpkin patches that offer guided tours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Carnation

Race information

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Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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